CRNA - PRN

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Morgantown, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the surgeon/anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. 2. Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Maintains Patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 5. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. 3. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Morgantown, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the surgeon/anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. C urrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. 2. Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Maintains Patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 5. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. 3. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

CRNA

Full-time

2 days ago

Academic CRNA

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Morgantown, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position is a blend of the clinical and academic roles of the certified registered nurse anesthetist. In the clinical role, the CRNA provides anesthetic care for all types of patients and procedures in cooperation with the supervising or medically directing physician and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery/procedures. Provide continuous vigilant observation of patients by monitoring the patient’s physical reaction to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and informs the surgeon or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition that potentially threatens the safety or care of the patient. In the academic role, the CRNA serves as a Lecturer in the WVU School of Nursing’s DNP Nurse Anesthetist Program. The Lecturer works collaboratively with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director, reports to the Department Chair, and functions as a nurse anesthetist academic and clinical faculty member. In the academic role, the Lecturer is responsible for graduate-level course management, in-class and simulation instruction, student advising and DNP project mentoring, depending on the individual CRNA’s qualifications. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution. 2. An unencumbered nursing license, or if out of state, be eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of West Virginia. 3. Active certification or recertification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). EXPERIENCE: 1. Three to five years of clinical practice as a CRNA clinician. 2. Experience with academic education, preferably within a nurse anesthetist program, including curriculum development, evaluation, and instruction. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Clinical Duties 1. Maintains patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., video laryngoscope, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times. Academic Duties 18. Serves on appointed committees of the program and assists with admissions of nurse anesthetist cohorts. 19. Designs and provides expert instruction to nurse anesthetist program students in didactic, simulation, and clinic settings through innovative approaches. 20. DNP committee participation, including advising as a Faculty of Record for up to 8 DNP projects. 21.Completes appropriate programmatic documentation according to COA and West Virginia University School of Nursing policies including program philosophy, objectives, master schedule, organizational charts, administrative policies and procedures, budget information, committee meeting minutes, hospital statistics and data, current course outlines, objectives, examinations and testing materials, and self-study reports. 22. Serves as a role model for clinical excellence. 23. Responsive and accessible to student inquiries. 24. Promotes a climate of collegiality and teamwork throughout the school. 25. Exemplifies and promotes ethical and professional standards for individual and organizational behavior and decision-making. 26. Maintains current education and clinical skills to pursue excellence in job performance, to cope with a dynamic academic and clinical environment, and to ensure success of the program. 27. Maintains CRNA certification and active practice as a CRNA. 28. Networks with internal and external constituencies to promote the interests of the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program within the School and to establish significant professional relationships with peers. 29. Represents the DNP and Nurse Anesthetist programs to external audiences, and represents the interests of the School of Nursing. 30. Establishes, strengthens, and maintains program relations between and among the School of Nursing; the broader community of West Virginia University; West Virginia University Health System; the state; and government agencies and officials. 31. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal and communications skills. 2. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 3. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 4. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. 5. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Peds CRNA

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Morgantown, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The CRNA provides anesthesia for all types of pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures necessitating anesthesia as part of the anesthesia care team with an anesthesiologist. Anesthesia will be provided according to standards of care and the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA will provide care for the patient from the preoperative through postoperative destination. The CRNA will provide continuous vigilant observation and monitoring of the patient’s status in response to any administered anesthetic and makes necessary adjustments. Provides timely notification to attending anesthesiologist regarding any and all critical events, changes in status, or any condition that threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia. 2. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia. 3. Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia. 4. Current certification with National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. 5. Active membership in American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of experience as a CRNA. 2. Completion of a minimum 15 pediatric anesthesia cases < 6yrs of age. 3. Must maintain 15 Class A credits with pediatric focus every two years. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Works within their scope of practice and the scope of practice as delineated by WVUH clinical privileges. 2. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risk of infection to patients, families, and coworkers. 3. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthetic plan, and management of any unforeseen physiologic changes. 4. Performs techniques such intravenous catheter placement, ultrasound guided intravenous or arterial catheter placement. 5. Monitors patient’s physiologic response to anesthetic and recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia while informing anesthesiologist of any adverse events, changes, or critical events in a timely fashion. 6. Manages anesthetics starting in pre-operative through induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia and or delivery to ICU or appropriate recovery area with report given to receiving team. 7. Administers intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products as indicated for patient’s condition. 8. Excluding emergencies, necessary blood and blood products transfused after Hct or Hgb are known and plan discussed with anesthesiologist. 9. Appropriately documents all necessary data points in the patient’s electronic health record/anesthesia record. 10. Performs all required safety checks on anesthesia equipment and verify presence of necessary supplies before case, including procuring and assembling supplies as indicated if anesthesia technician is not available. 11. In accordance with departmental policies and regulatory standards, CRNA will receive report from pre-op RN to review informed consents, ID correct surgical site, and review any pre-op antibiotics or medications during SBAR report with OR RN in pre-operative area. 12. Participates in surgical pause in the intraoperative phase of care. 13. Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the perioperative team. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions to provide care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Participates in the orientation, and/or teaching of a variety of learners including SRNA’s, residents, medics, nurses, etc. 16. Obtains, administers, wastes, and documents accurately any controlled substances according to hospital and departmental policy as well as state and federal guidelines. 17. Depending on departmental needs, may work nights, weekends, or holidays. 18. Depending on departmental needs, may be on call. 19. Routinely assigned to pediatric patients. 20. May be assigned to adult patients for part or all of a work day. 21. Participates in departmental educational activities not limited to grand rounds, pediatric lectures, journal club, in-services, or any other educational sessions provided through WVUH or WVU Children’s Hospital. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet of the observer. 2. Must deal with high stress situations and dying or newly deceased individuals. 3. Working around biohazards, infectious diseases, and potential electrical hazards. 4. Working closely with others, in somewhat limited space. 5. Working in rooms heated or cooled for patient benefit, in dimly lit rooms, or rooms with wet floors. 6. Standing for long hours, sometimes in high-level personal protective equipment and/or xray gown. 7. Standing, lifting, stooping, reaching, positioning and moving patients, beds, stretchers, carrying and moving equipment up approximately 40 pounds. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Proficiency with computers for case charting, viewing and management of schedule, benefits review and changes, CE completion, etc. 2. Excellent intrapersonal communication skills with patients, families, coworkers, etc. 3. Ability to work effectively as a professional and anesthesia team member. 4. Desire and/or willingness to participate in lifelong learning through departmental educational opportunities. 5. Maintains familiarity and proficiency in airway management and with departmental airway equipment (CMAC, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, ILMA’s, cricothyrotomy kits, difficult airway cart, etc) 6. Maintains familiarity with departmental equipment such as ultrasound devices, fluid warming devices, pediatric line cart, FloTrac, etc. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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2 days ago

PRN CRNA

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Fairmont, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The CRNA provides anesthesia for all types of pediatric patients undergoing surgical or other procedures necessitating anesthesia as part of the anesthesia care team with an anesthesiologist. Anesthesia will be provided according to standards of care and the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The CRNA will provide care for the patient from the preoperative through postoperative destination. The CRNA will provide continuous vigilant observation and monitoring of the patient’s status in response to any administered anesthetic and makes necessary adjustments. Provides timely notification to attending anesthesiologist regarding any and all critical events, changes in status, or any condition that threatens the safety or care of the patient. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. 2. Board certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Maintains Patient safety at all times. 2. Maintains excellence in airway management and shall be familiar in the usage of all airway adjuncts. i.e., bullard, fiberoptic scope, ILMA, etc. 3. CRNAs shall work within their scope of delineated clinical privileges. 4. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize risks of infection of patients, and other health care professionals. 5. Maintains the appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times. 6. Participates in the pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patients and the selection of anesthetic agents and techniques. 7. Performs appropriate techniques of the anesthetic plan such as, but not limited to, insertion of intravenous catheters, insertion of invasive monitoring catheters according to established protocol; endotracheal intubation and extubation; performing arterial punctures for interpretation of arterial blood gases. 8. Monitors the patient’s physical response to the anesthetic and informs the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any adverse condition. Manage the anesthesia process to include induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia cases. Recognize abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or form of therapy. Initiate corrective measures. Determine the need for additional laboratory tests and provide resuscitative care as necessary. Evaluate and manage the patient in the immediate post-operative period. 9. Administers IV fluids relative to the patient’s medical history and surgical procedure. Administer blood products after obtaining a hematocrit and then consultation with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. 10. Documents the patient status in the anesthesia record appropriately. 11. Performs all required safety and performance checks on anesthesia-related equipment and verify the appropriate supplies before initiating care. Procure and assemble equipment and supplies as indicated if anesthesia tech is not available. 12. Reviews appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify appropriate surgical site during SBAR with circulating RN and holding room RN. Participates in surgical pause in the OR with entire surgical team in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards. 13. Communicates appropriately with all individuals involved in the peri-operative and post-operative care of the patient. 14. In a life-threatening emergency, functions responsibly by providing anesthesia care in the absence of an anesthesiologist. 15. Assists with the teaching and evaluation of newly-hired CRNAs, GRNAs, SRNAs in the clinical area. 16. Assumes responsibility and is accountable for controlled substances according to department and hospital policy and State and federal guidelines. 17. Maintains a level of professionalism at all times PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 2. Must deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; ability to maintain composure. 3. Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 4. Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 5. Ability to work congenially with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. 2. Must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, may be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients. 3. May be required to be on call or work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8000 UHA Anesthesiology Address: 1325 Locust Avenue Fairmont West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

CRNA - Community Practice - Part-Time

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